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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,289.28, 26,614.88 and 11,739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,289.28, 26,614.88 and 11,739.52 is: 16,197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,289.28 : 26,614.88 = 11,739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,289.28/26,614.88 = 11,739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,289.28x = 26,614.88 × 11,739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,289.28x = 312,445,916.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,445,916.06/19,289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,197.90

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